Scope and Contents

Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. George DeCharms in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Pendleton has received DeCharms’ letter of June 2nd. Pendleton advises on the proper process for DeCharms to become the Pastor of the Advent Church. DeCharms will now be ordained on the morning of June 19th alongside Llewellyn David, after which they will both assist in the administration of Holy Supper.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letters of March 29th, April 1st, and April 3rd. Pendleton writes that Smith’s final decision not to hire Mr. Cranch as principal of the Glenview church school seems to be for the best under the circumstances; Hiring him would have upset the other teachers and, additionally, there were questions about his ability to manage boys. Pendleton discusses plans for the upcoming...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letter of April 27th. He responds, “I dislike throwing cold water but from an episcopal standpoint and with a view to the rigid prohibition which prevails over this land, I feel that a call to unanimous prayer would be more appropriate, - - certainly it would be more feasible. However, and in any case, I do not find in my mind at the present moment the ‘message.’ Such things...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gilbert Haven Smith in Glenview, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Smith’s letter of May 8th. Pendleton has asked Will Caldwell to publish in the Life periodical all the reasons why it would not be feasible to shift the Corporation and Theta Alpha meetings to another day. However, Pendleton believes the matter of scheduling will be solved if Smith has the festivities begin at 4:30pm. Pendleton’s opening address on June 19th will “note the spirit of the...

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Gustaf Baeckström in Stockholm, Sweden. Pendleton has just returned from his Fall trip to Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Glenview. The Executive Committee met while Pendleton was away and were able to increase the Church’s financial contribution to Baeckstrom’s support. Pendleton hopes the amount given will be enough to carry out the policy they have agreed upon. Pendleton reminds Baeckstrom that they are not opposed to missionary work but...

Scope and Contents

Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton is happy he will see Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh before Synnestvedt departs for Toronto to oversee the teachers’ meetings. Pendleton thinks the Youngstown project sounds interesting and encourages Synnestvedt in this regard. Pendleton asks Synnestvedt to convey his greetings to the assembled teachers. Names mentioned: Mr. & Mrs. Rhodes

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt. Pendleton has received Synnestvedt’s letter from Toronto regarding the recent elementary school teachers’ meetings. Several teachers returning to Bryn Athyn have informed Pendleton that these meetings were highly successful. Pendleton also hears that the Sons of the Academy were “very active and achieved good results.” Pendleton requests that Synnestvedt write a report of these meetings for presentation at the February Ministers’...

Scope and Contents

Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton asks if Synnestvedt will address the schools at the Charter Day morning ceremonies in the Cathedral.

Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton discusses arrangements for the upcoming Pittsburgh district assembly. He will arrive two days early to attend the Philosophy Club meeting. The opening banquet and address will take place on Friday night. Pendleton will preach on Sunday morning with Synnestvedt’s assistance, and they will host Holy Supper in the afternoon. In Bryn Athyn, they are preparing for Charter Day activities at the Cathedral....

Scope and Contents

Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Homer Synnestvedt in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Pendleton returns Synnestvedt’s girdle and thanks him for allowing him to borrow it. Upon returning home from his episcopal travels, Pendleton found Synnestvedt’s letter with questions regarding Pendleton’s assembly address. He hopes to find the time to answer it soon. Charter Day is approaching, and Pendleton hopes Synnestvedt will be among the visitors they are expecting from Pittsburgh.